Belt squealing all the time in a 94 Geo Prizm

Tiny
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Recently my husband changed the belt in my 1994 Geo Prizm because the old belt was worn and badly in need of replacement. Now every time I start the car and drive it, it screeches loudly. Sometimes if I turn on the AC, the screeching will stop for a bit but the car begins to chug and run roughly (it's a manual). He has tried to tighten the belts (AC and serpentine)but nothing seems to help. This is terribly annoying and distracting to drive while my car screams like a banshee. Help me please!
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 AT 4:44 PM

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Tiny
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Hope he didn't buy cheap belts! And did it squeal before he changed them?
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Thursday, March 24th, 2011 AT 10:29 PM
Tiny
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Also check for belt contamination like oil or coolant, if you see any oil or coolant on belt, that will have to be fixed first.
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Thursday, April 7th, 2011 AT 12:00 PM

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